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Wow. My experience working with TheSmallestThought was an absolute pleasure, and the finished product was so beautiful and special. Helen truly put her heart into making this piece (which I gave to my mom as a cancer survivor gift), making it all the more meaningful. Highly highly recommend this shop and the very kind, thorough, and talented Helen behind it! Many many thanks.

About

Welcome ~

THANK YOU
for visiting The Smallest Thought and for your interest in handmade art. I’m excited to have this opportunity to share my peaceful reflective small bookshelf, wall art and desktop creations with you. Any comments or questions you have are encouraged and much appreciated. I would love to hear from you!

THE PROCESS:
~ a small inspiration generates the desire to create
~ bring out the necessary supplies, tools, colors, canvas
~ jot down a few thoughts & maybe a sketch
~ begin, and many hours or days later = finish

The majority of my work is applied to, painted on or giclee printed onto canvas, which is a favorite medium for my small art pieces. Additionally, I’m always on the lookout for unique easels or frames to allow for an interesting display of my little creations.

INFLUENCE
A lifetime spent in Southern California exploring its coastline, beaches and mountains have had a compelling influence everywhere in my life. Nature, love and the breathtaking wonder provided by our beautiful earth home feed my spirit and soul, providing daily inspiration reflected in most of my pieces. I love the creative process and have always known it would find a time and space in my life.

I love collecting small bits and pieces I find interesting and using photographs taken by myself, friends or family in some pieces. I’ll also wander through public open access and creative commons internet locations for vintage art or copyright free sketches, graphics, illustrations, words, and odds & ends. When on the search (as I call it) for inspiration, almost anything can and will ignite the creative spark.

IN CLOSING
This "story" would not be complete without a special thank you to my wonderful husband of 20+ years who is my technical advisor. Getting this ETSY Shop “on the road” would not have happened without his help and patience.